Minced meat sea cucumber （肉末海参）is a specialty dish in Yantai and Qingdao, Shandong Province, and belongs to the Shandong cuisine. The dish is paired with minced meat, which enhances the deliciousness of the sea cucumber. The characteristic of this dish is that it has the aroma of minced meat and the freshness of sea cucumber. Its main ingredients are sea cucumber, etc. Sea cucumber contains chondroitin sulfate, which helps human growth and development, can delay muscle aging, and enhance the body's immunity.
Abalone in its shell （原壳鲍鱼） is a specialty dish in Yantai and Qingdao, Shandong Province. It belongs to the Shandong cuisine - Jiaodong cuisine. This dish is a seafood dish made with fresh abalone in the shell, flathead fish, ham, winter bamboo shoots, and cooked green beans. It is also one of Qingdao's top ten specialty dishes. This dish has tender meat, delicious flavor, and retains its original shape in a unique way. It is rich in nutrition and delicious.
Laoshan Mushroom Stewed Chicken（崂山菇炖鸡）is a representative traditional dish of the Laoshan area in Qingdao, Shandong Province. It's made with local young roosters and Laoshan pine mushrooms, stewed in a rich broth. The Laoshan pine mushrooms, known for their soft and smooth texture due to the unique climate and water conditions of Laoshan, are considered the "soul" of the dish, and their addition requires precise timing to preserve the optimal taste. The resulting dish, characterized by tender chicken, smooth mushrooms, and a rich, fragrant broth, has been listed as one of Qingdao's ten must-try dishes, showcasing the perfect fusion of the natural flavors of ingredients and culinary techniques in Shandong cuisine.
